Riverfront Campground & Canoe

Category: Campground in Lebanon, Missouri

Address: 13 Riverfront Trail, Lebanon, MO 65536, USA

Phone: +14175883386

Reviews

Ryan Martin

Aug 8, 2022

Great place. We didn't camp but we have used their float trips several times. Great and easy check in. Fun and friendly environment. The main store has everything you forgot for your float.

Derek Welsh

Jul 26, 2022

Nice campground. Most of the RV sites are concrete pads. The staff was friendly and helpful. We had a great time floating down the river. My only complaint and reason for four stars instead of five is... Lots of people driving around the campground fast. Everyone needs to slow down and a speed limit needs to be enforced.

Shane Fisher

Jun 20, 2022

I have been here 5 times in the last 2 years. Loved the place! Awesome floating and facilities til this past weekend! I called to reserve a 8- person raft on Tuesday last week they were out so I reserved a 4-person and a 6-person due to having 7 people going. Unfortunately we had 1 person get covid and something came up with another. I called to cancel the 4-person raft since there was only 5 people going. They informed me they wouldn’t refund my $75 deposit due to me canceling inside the week! I asked if they would roll the deposit to the 6 person raft and they said they couldn’t do that either.

Dawn Zeligman

Jun 16, 2022

We stayed in the Little Niangua cabin which had comfortable beds and everything we needed kitchen-wise. It is sandwiched between another cabin and a campsite so there wasn't any sense of privacy outside the cabin. We got boxed in because the neighbors did not keep the pull thru roadway clear. I had to interrupt them to ask them to move a vehicle so we could get out. That was a little strange. It was my first time staying at a private campground so I was going by the reviews and pictures online. We paid for shuttle service for our kayaks and they forgot to bring them (and a canoe for another couple) so we had to wait for them to bring them over delaying our start. Our time on the river was just okay. There is a place with two downed trees so plan for a small portage. I learned after the fact that it was a known hazard. I would have been good to know about that ahead of time. There were several strainers that were easy to avoid in a kayak but I'm not sure it would be so easy in a tube or raft. The beach areas are small but pleasant and the water was great. The shower house was clean and the hot water was actually hot. The campground in general lacks trees. There are many large fields and gravel roads for camping but limited shade. Porta-John's dot the landscape so there is usually a toilet nearby. I would not say it is a place to go to enjoy nature. It is a decent home base if you're planning to spend the day on the river or at Bennet Springs. I would not recommend the float from Moon Valley to Riverfront. People did not follow basic safety rules, and the river was super slow. Locals said that floats lower down the river are better.

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Questions & Answers

Did y'all have year round RV lots available?

Tiffany Taulbee | Feb 21, 2022
Amanda Glendenning | Feb 22, 2022

No, we do not. Sorry

Do u all have kids kayaks by chance?

jenna cassatt | Jun 26, 2021
Matt Dobbins | Jun 27, 2021

They do have tandem kayaks. Try calling just to make sure they don’t have kids kayaks.

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Can u bring your own tubes & if so how much does it cost to vessel them to put in & out of water?

jenna cassatt | Jun 26, 2021
Riverfront Teammates | Jun 27, 2021

We do allow customers to bring their own tubes, but they have to rent something from Riverfront such as a canoe, kayak, or raft. The individuals who do bring their own tubes are charged a $10.00 transportation fee.

Are there hiking trails there?

Becky Moyer | Mar 24, 2019
Sidney Moyer | Mar 25, 2019

No there are no hiking trails, but it is a nice place just to take walks. You can also walk by the river.

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I can't find good information on what "half day" vs "full day" float means. Is it 4 vs 8h? Or something else?

Lucia Dorr | Mar 23, 2021
Kim Bishop | Mar 24, 2021

I believe they say it by miles because that's where they pick you up. And yes, they give you plenty of time to float the river pull over to explore, eat etc.... The 8 mile float took us about 7 hours.

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Are you open?

Paula Christman | Mar 23, 2021
The Obannon Terror | Mar 24, 2021

Yes they are open.

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How much does it usually cost to rent canoes?

Julianna Martinez | Mar 23, 2020
Amanda Glendenning | Mar 24, 2020

$40-$45/canoe depending on what type you choose. That includes everything including all fees and shuttle.

How much does it cost per month with our own pop up!??

Gary Trembone | Mar 23, 2020
Daniel Wininger | Mar 24, 2020

I'm not sure, you can call them and find out. They are very friendly people and it's a nice place.

Do you have hook up for RV and Campers with electric, water and sewer?

Loretta Matthews | Aug 25, 2021
Randy McCleary | Aug 26, 2021

Yes

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Are any of the cabins near the water?

Brenda Callahan | Mar 24, 2019
Melanie Carden-Jessen | Mar 25, 2019

No but they are pretty close. You are going to have to walk a bit.

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Do the RV sites have both electric and water hookup

Shawna Cravens | Mar 24, 2019
Sidney Moyer | Mar 25, 2019

Yes, but no sewer.

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Do you have tubes?

Terry Jenkins | Aug 25, 2021
Randy McCleary | Aug 26, 2021

Yes

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I'm 67 and the wife is 75. She's NEVER been on a canoe trip before but is very interested. Is your section fairly slow and relaxing and not white water. We're looking for a place to go to relax. What time of the yr is good for that. FEW PEOPLE !

David Todd | Mar 24, 2018
David Mitby | Mar 25, 2018

I've been going there off and on for 15+ years. Prefer to go mid to late June, better water levels and not so hot. Also recommend doing the upper float where you bus up and float to camp. The lower float past NRO gets pretty busy and crowded, plus the water gets a lot cooler once you go past where Bennett Spring merges in. Upper is much more relaxing!

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